R Model SR4300 User Guide AV Surround Receiver CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read these instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow all instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water - Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6. Clean only with dry cloth - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. AC POLARIZED PLUG 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. i 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ii INTRODUCTION ............................................ 2 DESCRIPTION ............................................... 2 FEATURES .................................................... 3 ACCESSORIES ............................................. 4 FRONT PANEL .............................................. 5 FL DISPLAY ........................................................................................... 6 BASIC OPERATION (PLAY BACK) ............ 26 SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE. ...................................................... 26 SELECTING THE SURROUND MODE ............................................... 26 ADJUSTING THE MAIN VOLUME ...................................................... 26 ADJUSTING THE TONE(BASS & TREBLE) CONTROL. .................... 26 TEMPORARILY TURNING OFF THE SOUND .................................... 27 USING THE SLEEP TIMER ................................................................. 27 NIGHT MODE ...................................................................................... 27 SURROUND MODE ..................................... 28 OTHER FUNCTION ..................................... 31 ATTENUATION TO ANALOG INPUT SIGNAL ..................................... 31 LISTENING OVER HEADPHONES ..................................................... 31 DIMMER ............................................................................................... 31 SELECTING ANALOG AUDIO INPUT OR DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT .... 31 RECORDING AN ANALOG SOURCE ................................................. 31 HT-EQ .................................................................................................. 32 6.1 CH INPUT. ...................................................................................... 32 REAR PANEL ................................................ 7 REMOTE CONTROLE UNIT ......................... 9 OPERATION .......................................................................................... 9 FUNCTION AND OPERATION .............................................................. 9 REMOTE CONTROL RANGE ............................................................. 10 LOADING BATTERIES ........................................................................ 10 GENERAL INFROMATION OF RC4300SR TO SR4300 ..................... 11 CONNECTIONS ........................................... 12 SPEAKER PLACEMENT ..................................................................... 12 CONNECTING SPEAKERS ................................................................. 13 CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS .............................................. 14 CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS .............................................. 15 ADVANCED CONNECTING ................................................................ 16 CONNECTING REMOTE CONTROL JACKS ...................................... 16 CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TERMINALS ...................................... 17 BASIC OPERATION (TUNER) .................... 33 LISTENING TO THE TUNER ............................................................... 33 PRESET MEMORY .............................................................................. 33 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION ..... 36 CONTROLLING MARANTZ COMPONENTS ...................................... 36 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 38 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................. 40 DIMENSION ................................................. 40 SETUP ......................................................... 18 SETUP MENU SYSTEM ...................................................................... 18 ENTER THE DESIRED MENU ITEM OF THE SETUP MENU ............ 19 1. INPUT SETUP (ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL INPUT) ............................. 19 2. SPEAKER SETUP ........................................................................... 20 3. PREFERENCE ................................................................................. 23 4. PL II (PRO LOGIC II) ....................................................................... 23 5. CS II (CIRCLE SURROUND II) ....................................................... 24 6. 6.1 CH INPUT LEVEL ...................................................................... 24 7. SURROUND .................................................................................... 25 1 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Marantz SR4300 Surround receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide you with many years of home theater enjoyment. Please take a few minutes to read this manual thoroughly before you connect and operate the SR4300. As there are a number of connection and configuration options, you are encouraged to discuss your own particular home theater setup with your Marantz A/V specialist dealer. DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTSES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals. This format has been used professionally in movie theaters since 1999. In addition to the 5.1 surround channels (FL, FR, C, SL, SR and LFE), DTS-ES Extended Surround also offers the SB (Surround Back) channel for surround playback with a total of 6.1 channels. DTS-ES Extended Surround includes two signal formats with different surround signal recording methods, as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTSES Matrix 6.1. "DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION DTS was introduced in 1994 to provide 5.1 channels of discrete digital audio into home theater systems. DTS brings you premium quality discrete multi-channel digital sound to both movies and music. DTS is a multi-channel sound system designed to create full range digital sound reproduction. The no compromise DTS digital process sets the standard of quality for cinema sound by delivering an exact copy of the studio master recordings to neighborhood and home theaters. Now, every moviegoer can hear the sound exactly as the moviemaker intended. DTS can be enjoyed in the home for either movies or music on of DVD's, LD's, and CD's. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Dolby Digital identifies the use of Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio coding for such consumer formats as DVD and DTV. As with film sound, Dolby Digital can provide up to five full-range channels for left, center, and right screen channels, independent left and right surround channels, and a sixth ( ".1") channel for low-frequency effects. Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is an improved matrix decoding technology that provides better spatiality and directionality on Dolby Surround program material; provides a convincing three-dimensional soundfield on conventional stereo music recordings; and is ideally suited to bring the surround experience to automotive sound. While conventional surround programming is fully compatible with Dolby Surround Pro Logic II decoders, soundtracks will be able to be encoded specifically to take full advantage of Pro Logic II playback, including separate left and right surround channels. (Such material is also compatible with conventional Pro Logic decoders.) Do ...